Oceanic Mako 1 Owner's Manual - Owner'S Guide
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Mako
OWNER'S GUIDE
RECOMMENDED WATER ENTRY PROCEDURES
It is very important to understand how to properly handle your
vehicle while entering and exiting the water. The preferred
method to enter the water from a boat or dock is as follows:
1.
Before entering the water, arrange for a divemaster or someone else to
assist you by lowering the vehicle to you after you are already in the
water. If necessary, tie a tether line through the handle of the vehicle,
using a knot that will hold it secure without slipping, but which can
also be easily untied, such as a bowline.
2.
Enter the water with your regulator in your mouth and wait for the
vehicle to be lowered to you. DO NOT remain directly below the ve-
hicle while it is being lowered, but position yourself slightly off to one
side.
3.
When the vehicle has been lowered into the water, hold it by the carry-
ing handle in the fore shell while untying the tether, if one is attached.
DO NOT take hold of the vehicle by the side handles, as the motor
may be accidentally activated.
4.
When you are ready to begin your dive, turn the vehicle around so
that the prop shroud is directly in front of you. Hold handles securely
on both sides, below the activation triggers, until you are ready to
move forward.
5.
When exiting the water, ask for assistance as before, and hold the ve-
hicle secure by the carrying handle until the tether line is passed down,
if one is needed. Tie the vehicle on securely, or otherwise pass up
before exiting the water yourself. DO NOT remain directly below the
vehicle while it is being pulled from the water, but position yourself off
to one side.
CAUTION: Beach diving with the Mako is not recom-
mended in conditions where entry or exit through moder-
ate to heavy surf may be necessary. It is very important
to protect your Mako from coming in direct contact with
sand or gravel, which may cause damage to the propellor
shaft seal, the trigger mechanisms in the side handles,
and the o-ring seals.
1.
When entering the water from shore, hold the vehicle securely by the
carrying handle in the fore shell, and carefully walk backwards. When
you are in water that is waist-deep, you may turn around and take
hold of the vehicle by the side handles and begin operation immedi-
ately, provided that vegetation such as kelp or sea grass is not present.
Entering and Exiting the
Water From a Boat or Dock
Entering and Exiting the
Water From Shore